Just pondering...

During DD's birth, I had a failed epidural. Failed meaning they attempted four times to get it into my back and failed each time. I have scar tissue in my back and believe this is the cause (although haven't looked into it medically).

If they couldn't get the epidural in for that, then I'm guessing both an epidural and a spinal block would be out of the question for a planned or emergency c/s. So what would my options be? Knocked out? Would there be another alternative where I could stay awake?

Again, just pondering. Thought about this during DD's pregnancy too but didn't ask the question and assumed the epidural would work.